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We live very hectic lives in DC. We were invited to a wedding in Bradenton Beach in December 2012 and took a few days to celebrate our friends' promise of a lifetime of love. The flights were awful, the taxis were expensive... but the hotel was fabulous. They are super accommodating (we arrived in the middle of the night and were able to get into our room), have nicely kept rooms, a very beautifully manicured property, & beautiful views of the water. The front desk staff provided excellent customer service, the gift shop and cafe on property were extremely convenient for us, and they are right across the street from the free trolley, numerous restaurants, and the calm of the glittery oceanfront. This trip added a much needed calm to our lives and we cannot wait to return!

Stayed December 2012, traveled as a couple

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We just dropped in Tortuga Beach Resort "by accident". We were visiting the area and decided to stay overnight. Every hotel we drove by was closed, until we drove by Tortuga Beach Resort, and we are very glad we did. The price was great, and the room was absolutely beautiful and super clean. We are already planning to make our next visit an extended one, and will definitely stay there again.

Stayed November 2012, traveled with family

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We just returned from another wonderful stay at the Tortuga Beach Resort. This time, we stayed in a Garden Deluxe 1 bedroom with a partial view of Sarasota Bay...and didn't want to ever leave. Every morning, we sat on the lanai and enjoyed watching the pelicans fly toward the bay. The furniture and decor make you feel like you are in the Tropics. We enjoyed the huge kitchen, dining room, comfortable living room, bedroom and a bathroom with double sinks - fit for a King! The Tortuga is right across from the beach...it's so convenient to just walk a few steps and you're right on the beach. You can watch dolphins, sandpipers and pelicans. It is a picture-perfect location. We have stayed at other resorts on Anna Maria Island and Longboat Key...all were nice, but The Tortuga is our favorite place. The staff is very helpful and recommended many new places to eat nearby. We love it so much that we've already booked our flight to come back in January!

Room Tip: The top floor rooms in the Bayview Gardens area are spectacular and worth the extra money!

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Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple

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Just returned from our 5-day stay at the Tortuga and can say it was the amazing . We stayed in a Garden 2-bedroom apartment and absolutely fell in love with it! So clean! Our 11 yr-old grandson stayed in the 2nd bedroom and felt like a king with his own television and refrigerator. The staff were very helpful and eager to please. Being across the street from the Gulf and able to walk to Gulf Drive Cafe and Beach House (both have great food) were a definite plus. There is no doubt we will be back there again.

Stayed November 2012, traveled with family

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We arrived on Anna Maria Island just after 6 p.m. on Friday, November 16, 2012. To our surprise, the first 6 hotels or motels we encountered were closed, even though most still had an "open" sign out or lit. Travelling north-to-south, Tortuga Beach Resort was the first place that was open. While being the only place open might not be a great reason for selecting a hotel, we were extremely satisfied with our stay. The reception staff were very friendly on arrival and departure. They offered good advice and directions on local activities like tennis and golf. The facility is well maintained and attractive. The room (248A) was spotless. The floors are all hardwood or tile and were very clean. The bathroom, including the white tiles of the shower, gleamed. The kitchen was well-equipped. It was a nice bonus to have a full kitchen for the price one usually pays for a room only. Another bonus was access to a washing machine and dryer. I went loaded up with quarters only to find it was free for guests. The hotel is right across the beach from a long, beautiful beach. And there are many fine restaurants and stores in close vicinity. We liked the area enough to want to go back and when we do, we will definitely look into staying at the Tortuga Beach Resort again.

Stayed November 2012, traveled as a couple

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I recently traveled to Anna Maria Island for a destination wedding. The bride and groom recommended this hotel, and since they are both in the hospitality industry, there was no reason to look any further. From my initial conversation with Lisa, who was extremely helpful and nice, my contact with the hotel was a pleasure. Our unit was huge, comfortable and had more amenities than we expected. Since we were there for five nights, it was great to be able to spread out and have plenty of room for the three of us. The location of the resort was convenient to everything, and we all loved the fact that we weren't in the typical Florida high-rise hotels. Such a beautiful area!

Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends

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11/9/12-11/11/12 for an Italian wedding. From the moment I stepped in my room I thought,"wow, this place is immaculate"! My pet-friendly room in the South Palm Court was perfect for my little poodle to hang out with us on the private patio. The wedding was beautiful at sunset. 45 minutes later we were eating and dancing in the penthouse. A short walk down the street to Gulf Drive Cafe and the Beach House. Pool is heated! Great for a winter visit! Liked the tropical feeling and the Koi fish.

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Stayed November 2012, traveled with friends

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